New York (2019-nCoV)

during the day today we had 11 new cases, eight in Westchester and 3 in Nassau County. That bring the total to 44 cases. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/video-audio-photos-rush-transcript-novel-coronavirus-briefing-governor-cuomo-confirms-11-1

Per Mario Cuomo's press conference the 11 new coronavirus cases include 2 friends, 1 NYC resident, 2 workers at Bar Mitzvah at Young Israel, 3 who attended thy Bar Mitzvah and 3 who visited Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville

11 new cases have been confirmed in Westchester County, bringing the state's total to 24 cases, city and county leaders separately confirmed Thursday. https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/coronavirus/2-more-covid-19-cases-in-ny-brings-total-to-13-community-spread-eyed-in-possible-nj-case-as-state-awaits-tests/2313298/?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_NYBrand&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true

Tweets from Mayor Bill de Blasio cite two more community COVID ICU cases 40sM & 80sF in NYC which do not appear to be linked to travel or prior cases.

Daughter, wife, and neighbor who drove father to hospital also positive.

The son of a Westchester man who became the third person in the state to contract the coronavirus has tested positive for the fast-spreading disease, according to the Manhattan school he attends. https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/ny-westchester-man-son-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-20200304-jmndgnvd4bhyfjhmmqmdrbl5u4-story.html

Yesterday, Governor Cuomo announced the world-renowned Wadsworth Center — the research-intensive public health laboratory housed within the State Department of Health — is partnering with hospitals to expand surge testing capacity to 1,000 tests per day statewide for the novel coronavirus. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/during-coronavirus-briefing-governor-cuomo-signs-40-million-emergency-management-authorization

A man in Westchester County has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. No direct connection to China or other countries on travel list. He did travel to Miami.

SAR Academy and SAR High School said in a statement that it was a precautionary measure, following guidelines from the New York City Department of Health. The school is located in the Bronx neighborhood of Riverdale, according to its website. It’s a modern orthodox Jewish High School, according to its Facebook page. Another Jewish school outside New York City, Westchester Day School, also announced it would be closed Tuesday due to the potential case at SAR. Westchester Torah Academy was also reportedly closing. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/03/new-york-city-high-school-reportedly-closes-after-suspected-coronavirus-case-in-its-community.html

The patient, a woman in her late thirties, contracted the virus while traveling abroad in Iran, and is currently isolated in her home. The patient has respiratory symptoms, but is not in serious condition and has been in a controlled situation since arriving to New York. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-issues-statement-regarding-novel-coronavirus-new-york